US Bridges

I64 over Fudges Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 2.88 Miles E of CR 60/89 · Structure no. 00000000006A281

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I64 over Fudges Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I64 over Fudges Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,201 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesI64
CrossesFudges Creek
Location2.88 Miles E of CR 60/89
RouteInterstate 6400
Coordinates38.43109, -82.2063
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,700 (2021)
Projected traffic58,201 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I64 over Fudges Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I64 over Fudges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I64 over Fudges Creek carry?

About 40,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I64 over Fudges Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I64 over Fudges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.